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product_id: 632308683
title: "Tapo C402 1080p Outdoor Wireless Security Camera, Up to 180days Battery"
brand: "tapo"
price: "$109.79"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Tapo"
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# 1080P full-color night vision 512GB microSD local storage 180-day battery life Tapo C402 1080p Outdoor Wireless Security Camera, Up to 180days Battery

**Brand:** tapo
**Price:** $109.79
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔒 Stay ahead, stay secure — the wireless watchdog that never sleeps.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tapo C402 1080p Outdoor Wireless Security Camera, Up to 180days Battery by tapo
- **How much does it cost?** $109.79 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- tapo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tapo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Motion Detection:** Customizable zones with free person & vehicle detection—cut the noise, get real alerts.
- • **Flexible Storage Options:** Choose local microSD (up to 512GB) or cloud storage with Tapo Care—security your way.
- • **Unmatched Battery Endurance:** Up to 180 days of uninterrupted wireless monitoring—freedom from constant charging.
- • **Vivid Full-Color Night Vision:** See every detail in vibrant color up to 30 feet, even in total darkness.
- • **Seamless Two-Way Communication:** Talk and deter with crystal-clear two-way audio plus customizable spotlight & siren alarms.

## Overview

The Tapo C402 is a wireless outdoor security camera boasting a rechargeable battery lasting up to 180 days per charge. It delivers crisp 1080P full-color video day and night with a 125° field of view and 30ft color night vision. Advanced motion detection zones with free person and vehicle alerts minimize false alarms. Storage is versatile with support for up to 512GB microSD cards or optional cloud service. Two-way audio and customizable alarms enhance interaction and security. Designed for easy installation without wiring, it integrates with Alexa and Google Assistant, prioritizing privacy with encrypted video and two-factor authentication.

## Description

Enhance your home security with the Tapo C402 battery camera. Enjoy up to 180-days* of performance with its large rechargeable battery. Featuring Color Night Vision, 1080P Live View, and Free Person Detection, this camera ensures top-tier security with real-time alerts. Adaptable storage options include microSD card (up to 512GB)* and Tapo Care cloud service. Prioritize your privacy with encrypted video and two-factor authentication. The Tapo C402 offers seamless, reliable security for both indoor and outdoor use. *𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: 1. 180-day battery life is based on Tapo laboratory tests with 250s of use per day. The time of use includes recording and watching live views. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, usage, router specifications, and environmental factors. 2. MicroSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used. 3. Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant supported displays. User experience is dependent on the connected device’s specifications.

Review: Excellent battery life, clear picture, easy install. Highly recommend! - I’m a senior woman and I had this Tapo cam mounted under my eaves and set up in no time. It’s the perfect solution for being able to have a security cam where I can’t have a hardwired one, and it works just as well as my Ring and SimpliSafe cams that are hardwired. The picture quality is clear, voice is clear, it’s easy to use the app, and it connects easily to my WiFi (thanks to my TP Link Deco system which gave me coverage where I had none (or poor) where I needed to mount this camera). **BATTERY LIFE** - I installed this camera 4+ months ago and the battery is at 73% now, so I can easily believe the claim of a 6-month battery life. Where I have it there isn’t an extraordinary amount of activity like there is with my doorbell camera that goes off two dozen times a day, but it does pick up motion at least 5 or 6 times a day, so I’m really happy with the battery life. I bought a solar panel for it, but haven’t installed it yet because the battery life has been so good. I put an SD card in it, but I haven’t checked it so I can’t say much about that. You can easily set areas to detect or not detect motion, and that feature works really well. I have 3 Ring cams and a SimpliSafe doorbell camera, and this inexpensive Tapo battery cam works as well as they do. ALL of them occasionally drop their connection (so far they all reconnect on their own), so I can’t take a star away for connectivity when practically every device I have has the same random, occasional issue. We’ve had heavy rains, snow/freezing temps and I’ve had no issues at all. It is under an eave, so I can’t say how it functions when fully exposed to the elements. The light is good. It won’t light up your entire yard, but it is bright and lights up the area around it sufficiently, imo. I’d actually give it 4.5 stars if I could because it isn’t “perfect”, but I haven’t found a device that functions “5-star perfect” 100% of the time. What is “perfect” is the battery life and being able to easily mount this camera practically anywhere. I initially had trouble connecting to the camera from my phone, and the app would repeatedly say that the camera was “offline”. I was about to return it, and then I realized my phone had to be on my home WiFi to connect to it. I never used to keep my WiFi on, on my phone, but now I do and I have no problems connecting to the camera. That’s the only difference I can see between this camera and my Ring cameras. My WiFi doesn’t have to be on to connect to them, and I think there’s a setting I haven’t figured out to remedy this. I haven’t seen any other complaints about this issue, so I suspect it's ‘user error’ on my part. ***Before you mount it (or any other WiFi device) I strongly recommend getting the TP-Link ‘WiFi Toolkit’ app on your phone. It allows you to walk around your house or property and see how good or bad your WiFi signal is at a particular location. This will save you a lot of time and headache when mounting or installing a device, especially one that is hardwired that you can’t check until you’ve gone through the trouble of installing it. Very handy app. Anyway, I highly recommend this Tapo battery cam. It’s easy to install, works well, has a great picture and sound, the light is good, it doesn’t send random alerts, and it’s definitely the right price.
Review: Cost Effective quality solution - Several thoughts, initially I selected TAPO 402 camera(s) because of a somewhat positive experience with TAPO extender(s) made by the same company as well as door bell camera - also same company. Mostly very happy with the purchases. The camera provides exceptional picture clarity. Installation was straight forward, the batteries were about 50% - 60% upon arrival. Manual says to let them charge for about 7 hours, mine charged in about 4.5 hours. included charger and cables worked well with NO ISSUES. Mounting the cameras was not a problem. Field of view was very good (especially the depth). I already had some experience with the app from 2 previous products. The different detection modes was EXTREMELY NICE. A MAJOR POSITIVE point was that everything can be accomplished with LOCAL (on the camera) storage by using a MICRO SD CARD (up to 512 GB). Recall and play back of the locally stored audio & video works well at home as well as away from home! All of the component cameras integrate very nicely with in the TAPO app and they play well together. You get 30 days free cloud storage with each individual camera (including the previously mentioned door bell camera -- via an included HUB for the door bell). NO SUBSCRIPTION !! :-) :-) :-) Here are I few things I wish TAPO would have done a bit better: PROVIDE LIVE PERSON to PERSON Technical support (not a fan of EMAIL or CHAT support - TOO LONG DELAY for REPLY). MORE secure mounting of cameral to stand -- Maybe some type of security bolt or lock (??), it is too easy to remove the camera from the mount. Somewhat more user friendly NAMING CONVENTIONS - within the app. IMPROVE THE INTEGRATION & FUNCTION(s) WITH ALEXA -- This was a major selling point for me. It took the better part of 3 hours on the phone with LIVE (person to person) desertcart (technical) support to enable ALEXA to recognize the door bell camera and 2 of the other out side cameras, a major saving grace of that technical support session was that the agent was able to screen share with me through my phone, everything was thoroughly validated and secure for the screen share. MAYBE TAPO could offer this in the future -- perhaps 30 days worth from initial installation . Was eventually able to get ALEXA to announce (and show) when some was at the door. The TAPO cameras work very well with their app, ALEX (app) works very well with its show hardware! Getting BOTH platforms to play NICE with each other was a chore, BUT, in the end well worth it! Happy with all of the cameras definitely plan to purchase at least one more. I am glad that I purchased them and expect that they will last a long time. I have not been compensated in ANY way for this review

## Features

- 【Flexible Installation】Effortlessly monitor your space with the Tapo C402 battery camera. Be free from outlet limitations and enjoy flexible installation options. The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 180 days* of performance on a single charge, ensuring your outdoor camera remains operational with minimal maintenance.
- 【Prioritize What Matters】Eliminate unnecessary notifications by defining activity zones specifically monitoring for motion, people, vehicles or all three. Receive real-time alerts for true security concerns with free person/vehicle detection, eliminating false detection from other objects. Monitor your kids, pets, and home.
- 【Versatile Video Storage】Store footage locally via a microSD card (up to 512GB)* or via cloud with a Tapo Care cloud subscription. Tailor your security to suit your needs, whether indoor or outdoor, you have the storage option you need.
- 【Full-Color 1080P, Day and Night】Achieve crystal-clear visibility even in complete darkness, thanks to the large aperture lens and built-in spotlights. Capture vibrant color night vision up to 30ft away for enhanced security to monitor for possible intruders or motion.
- 【Two-Way Audio & Alarm】Interact with guests or delivery carriers remotely through clear, two-way audio, for convenience even when you are away. Enhance your security with a custom light and sound alarm. Craft your own audio alarm and adjust the intensity of the dual spotlights. Activate the integrated siren along with the spotlight alarm to deter unwelcome intruders, making this a comprehensive wireless outdoor security camera system.
- 【Privacy First】We prioritize your data security and privacy. Tapo Cam employs encrypted video, two-factor authentication, a comprehensive data defense system, and more to ensure your family's privacy.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D52DR4ZD |
| Alert Type | Motion/Person |
| Antenna Location | Outdoor Security |
| Best Sellers Rank | #67 in Surveillance & Security Cameras |
| Brand | Tapo |
| Built-In Media | Instruction Manual, Screws and Anchors × 3, Tapo C402 × 1 Camera Bracket × 1, USB Adapter × 1 USB Adapter Cable × 1 |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Control Method | App, Voice |
| Controller Type | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Tapo APP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 841 Reviews |
| Field Of View | 125 degrees |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Item Dimensions | 2.5 x 2.5 x 4.55 inches |
| Item Highlight | Free Person Detection, SD/Cloud Storage, Spotlight Color Night Vision, No Hub Needed, Works w/Alexa |
| Item Type Name | Security Camera |
| Item Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Manufacturer | TP-LINK |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 512 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | Tapo C402 |
| Model Name | Tapo outdoorcam |
| Model Number | Tapo C402 |
| Mount Type | Wall Mount |
| Night Vision | Night Color |
| Night Vision Range | 30 feet |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | 2-Way Audio |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor Security |
| Room Type | Garage, Hallway, Living Room, Office, Study Room possibility |
| Special Feature | 2-Way Audio |
| Specific Uses For Product | Surveillance |
| UPC | 810142821339 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Capture Format | MPEG-4 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 2k |
| Viewing Angle | 125 degrees |
| Waterproof Rating | IP65 |
| Wattage | 1 watts |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tapo
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wireless
- **Model Name:** Tapo outdoorcam
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Outdoor Security
- **Special Feature:** 2-Way Audio

## Images

![Tapo C402 1080p Outdoor Wireless Security Camera, Up to 180days Battery - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51acoEfantL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent battery life, clear picture, easy install. Highly recommend!
*by P***. on April 25, 2025*

I’m a senior woman and I had this Tapo cam mounted under my eaves and set up in no time. It’s the perfect solution for being able to have a security cam where I can’t have a hardwired one, and it works just as well as my Ring and SimpliSafe cams that are hardwired. The picture quality is clear, voice is clear, it’s easy to use the app, and it connects easily to my WiFi (thanks to my TP Link Deco system which gave me coverage where I had none (or poor) where I needed to mount this camera). **BATTERY LIFE** - I installed this camera 4+ months ago and the battery is at 73% now, so I can easily believe the claim of a 6-month battery life. Where I have it there isn’t an extraordinary amount of activity like there is with my doorbell camera that goes off two dozen times a day, but it does pick up motion at least 5 or 6 times a day, so I’m really happy with the battery life. I bought a solar panel for it, but haven’t installed it yet because the battery life has been so good. I put an SD card in it, but I haven’t checked it so I can’t say much about that. You can easily set areas to detect or not detect motion, and that feature works really well. I have 3 Ring cams and a SimpliSafe doorbell camera, and this inexpensive Tapo battery cam works as well as they do. ALL of them occasionally drop their connection (so far they all reconnect on their own), so I can’t take a star away for connectivity when practically every device I have has the same random, occasional issue. We’ve had heavy rains, snow/freezing temps and I’ve had no issues at all. It is under an eave, so I can’t say how it functions when fully exposed to the elements. The light is good. It won’t light up your entire yard, but it is bright and lights up the area around it sufficiently, imo. I’d actually give it 4.5 stars if I could because it isn’t “perfect”, but I haven’t found a device that functions “5-star perfect” 100% of the time. What is “perfect” is the battery life and being able to easily mount this camera practically anywhere. I initially had trouble connecting to the camera from my phone, and the app would repeatedly say that the camera was “offline”. I was about to return it, and then I realized my phone had to be on my home WiFi to connect to it. I never used to keep my WiFi on, on my phone, but now I do and I have no problems connecting to the camera. That’s the only difference I can see between this camera and my Ring cameras. My WiFi doesn’t have to be on to connect to them, and I think there’s a setting I haven’t figured out to remedy this. I haven’t seen any other complaints about this issue, so I suspect it's ‘user error’ on my part. ***Before you mount it (or any other WiFi device) I strongly recommend getting the TP-Link ‘WiFi Toolkit’ app on your phone. It allows you to walk around your house or property and see how good or bad your WiFi signal is at a particular location. This will save you a lot of time and headache when mounting or installing a device, especially one that is hardwired that you can’t check until you’ve gone through the trouble of installing it. Very handy app. Anyway, I highly recommend this Tapo battery cam. It’s easy to install, works well, has a great picture and sound, the light is good, it doesn’t send random alerts, and it’s definitely the right price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cost Effective quality solution
*by J***M on July 31, 2024*

Several thoughts, initially I selected TAPO 402 camera(s) because of a somewhat positive experience with TAPO extender(s) made by the same company as well as door bell camera - also same company. Mostly very happy with the purchases. The camera provides exceptional picture clarity. Installation was straight forward, the batteries were about 50% - 60% upon arrival. Manual says to let them charge for about 7 hours, mine charged in about 4.5 hours. included charger and cables worked well with NO ISSUES. Mounting the cameras was not a problem. Field of view was very good (especially the depth). I already had some experience with the app from 2 previous products. The different detection modes was EXTREMELY NICE. A MAJOR POSITIVE point was that everything can be accomplished with LOCAL (on the camera) storage by using a MICRO SD CARD (up to 512 GB). Recall and play back of the locally stored audio & video works well at home as well as away from home! All of the component cameras integrate very nicely with in the TAPO app and they play well together. You get 30 days free cloud storage with each individual camera (including the previously mentioned door bell camera -- via an included HUB for the door bell). NO SUBSCRIPTION !! :-) :-) :-) Here are I few things I wish TAPO would have done a bit better: PROVIDE LIVE PERSON to PERSON Technical support (not a fan of EMAIL or CHAT support - TOO LONG DELAY for REPLY). MORE secure mounting of cameral to stand -- Maybe some type of security bolt or lock (??), it is too easy to remove the camera from the mount. Somewhat more user friendly NAMING CONVENTIONS - within the app. IMPROVE THE INTEGRATION & FUNCTION(s) WITH ALEXA -- This was a major selling point for me. It took the better part of 3 hours on the phone with LIVE (person to person) AMAZON (technical) support to enable ALEXA to recognize the door bell camera and 2 of the other out side cameras, a major saving grace of that technical support session was that the agent was able to screen share with me through my phone, everything was thoroughly validated and secure for the screen share. MAYBE TAPO could offer this in the future -- perhaps 30 days worth from initial installation . Was eventually able to get ALEXA to announce (and show) when some was at the door. The TAPO cameras work very well with their app, ALEX (app) works very well with its show hardware! Getting BOTH platforms to play NICE with each other was a chore, BUT, in the end well worth it! Happy with all of the cameras definitely plan to purchase at least one more. I am glad that I purchased them and expect that they will last a long time. I have not been compensated in ANY way for this review

### ⭐ Warning: Avoid the Tapo C402 camera and think twice before subscribing to Tapo’s cloud service.
*by W***D on June 10, 2026*

We purchased two Tapo cameras (the Tapo 120 and the Tapo C402). Both worked fine—until we upgraded to a new Xfinity modem/router. After that, the Tapo C402 simply refused to reconnect to our Wi‑Fi network. Over the course of multiple calls with Tapo’s tech support, we repeated the same troubleshooting steps more than ten times, including: - Confirming the correct Wi‑Fi password (we even deleted and re‑added the network on our phone to verify it). - Rebooting the router and attempting setup again. - Reinstalling the Tapo app. - Moving the camera directly next to the router to eliminate signal issues. None of these attempts worked. Meanwhile, our Tapo 120 camera reconnected instantly—proving the problem is not our router, our Wi‑Fi, or our setup process. The issue is specific to the C402. We purchased the Tapo C402 at the end of December 2024. When we contacted TP‑Link support, they informed us that the device was out of warranty by a matter of weeks and that they would not offer any assistance or replacement. To make matters worse, we subscribed to Tapo’s cloud service for both cameras in April 2026. The app provides no option to cancel the subscription for the C402, even though the camera no longer works. We are still waiting for a response from their subscription team, but based on other users’ experiences, Tapo typically refuses refunds because the service is “prepaid.” For context: we previously used Dropcam and Arlo cameras and never once had issues reconnecting them to Wi‑Fi. Now that the Tapo C402 has failed, we’ve reactivated our Arlo system without any trouble. This entire experience has been extremely frustrating. Reconnecting a Wi‑Fi camera should be simple. Instead, we were left with a non‑functional device, unhelpful customer support, and a cloud subscription we cannot cancel. We’re sharing this so others don’t waste money on the Tapo C402 or get locked into a cloud service that offers no flexibility and no support when their hardware fails.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-19*